Definition for Difference between revisions of "Vitamin D"

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1) A molecule that regulates calcium levels in the blood through an action on intestinal transport of calcium ions.  
 
1) A molecule that regulates calcium levels in the blood through an action on intestinal transport of calcium ions.  
  
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2) Any of the several fat-soluble, antirachitic [[vitamins D1]], D2, D3, occurring in milk and fish-liver oils, esp. cod and halibut: essential for the formation of normal bones and teeth.
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2) Any of the several fat-soluble, antirachitic [[Vitamins D1]], D2, D3, occurring in milk and fish-liver oils, especially cod and [[halibut]]: essential for the formation of normal bones and teeth.

Latest revision as of 23:01, 6 October 2011

1) A molecule that regulates calcium levels in the blood through an action on intestinal transport of calcium ions.

2) Any of the several fat-soluble, antirachitic Vitamins D1, D2, D3, occurring in milk and fish-liver oils, especially cod and halibut: essential for the formation of normal bones and teeth.

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